A cherry tree in full bloom is one of the most glorious sights of the spring calendar - the effect of its pink or white flowers en masse is almost ethereal. But its splendour is short-lived: the blossom soon falls to the ground in great drifts like snow, and its glory is over. It is a reminder that life is fleeting and time is precious. Enjoy the moment, celebrate its coming, acknowledge its passing without sorrow.
~ Mandy Kirkby from The Language of Flowers.
This is a delightful book that I hope to review in the near future. It is such a fascinating subject that really had me gripped. I also love the associated book by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Thank goodness for the amazing sunshine at the moment. It is really lifting the spirit and making life that much more enjoyable. Have a lovely evening, I'm off to knit. Oh, did I tell you that I'm learning to knit again? I knew how to as a child but subsequently forgot and on Sunday I sat with my precious mum. I started my first scarf. Hopefully, I shall be able to show it to you soon!
You're so lucky to be heading into Spring!! although I am looking forward to the autumn leaves here :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, blossoms are just the loveliest of the lovely! (well, maybe magnolias too). xox
I remember when I was in primary school, we were all asked to volunteer to knit scarves for the old people in the local nursing home ... I was such a perfectionist that I kept undoing and redoing my scarf ... to this day, my dad jokes that some poor old lady probably died of a cold neck waiting for that scarf :-/ But I'm sure yours will be wonderful :)